Garlic & Butter Flatbread
Soft, fluffy garlic butter flatbread that’s cooked in a skillet and ready in minutes. Perfect with curries, soups, dips, or as a side for almost any meal.
⏱ Time
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Rest time: 15 minutes
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Cook time: 10 minutes
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Servings: 6 flatbreads
🥗 Ingredients
For the Flatbread Dough
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¾ cup warm water
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2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Butter
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl combine:
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flour
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salt
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sugar
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baking powder
Mix well.
Add:
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warm water
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olive oil
Mix until a soft dough forms.
2️⃣ Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
Knead for 3–4 minutes until smooth.
3️⃣ Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
This makes the flatbread softer.
4️⃣ Divide and Roll
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a thin circle or oval about 6–7 inches wide.
5️⃣ Cook the Flatbread
Heat a skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Place one flatbread in the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until:
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golden brown
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slightly puffed
Repeat with remaining dough.
6️⃣ Make Garlic Butter
Mix together:
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melted butter
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minced garlic
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parsley
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pinch of salt
Brush the warm flatbreads generously with the garlic butter.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with:
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Hummus
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Tzatziki
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Grilled meats
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Soups or curries
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Mediterranean dips